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Sustainable Design Leader | Hospitality
Hks, Inc.
Global architecture, design, planning and advisory firm creating beautiful, high‑performance places.
Lead sustainability design projects and manage ESG initiatives in hospitality
Successfully delivers project certifications for third-party rating systems applying best practice, integrated design and performance analysis as needed
Prepares client presentations and presents design concepts
Assists with creating annual ESG objectives, key results and actions
Performs responsibilities (regional, subject expert or practice based) including creatively engaging project teams as the visible “go-to” for sustainability issues, content and leadership (for a region, this includes delivering strategic enterprise improvements across region, assisting with staff promotion advocacy and annual review and identifying regional business opportunities for service expansion; for a subject expert this includes the development and dissemination of specialized technical content servicing clients, elevating design quality and HKS objectives; for a practice lead, responsibilities include deep knowledge of sustainability issues for the building and client type servicing clients, elevating design quality and HKS objectives
Provides project focused commentary and usability feedback on data systems
Attends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings and documents as needed
Supports Regional and Office objectives
Works with geographic offices to support ESG objectives and align with design, research and process enterprise objectives
Leads and manages project workload and prepares proposals for HKS internal and stand-alone external project services
Maintains open communication with client and provides guidance through projects
Leads project integrative process and workshops including team member coordination, Nature of Place research and development, identification of sustainable/high-performance project goals and strategies
Coordinates technical and analytic needs with Director of Integrated Energy Engineering and regional staff
Supports Director of Sustainability in recruitment, interviews, hiring and management of DesignGreen staff
Delivers project outcomes that align with firm objectives
Maintains awareness of risk management for potential project issues and involves PIC/PM if needed
Participates in and may lead team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
Leads and/or assists with specialized research activities; assists with the identification and implementation of targeted research
What you bring
revit
autocad
rhino
leed
architecture license
8+ years
Strong presentation skills
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents
Experience in LEED, WELL, Living Building, etc. submission and regulatory compliance energy modeling
Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
Experience in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right time
Strong knowledge in interpreting and applying high-performance building standards such as ANSI, ASHRAE, IESNA and ASTM as well as building energy codes such as IECC and T24
Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
Knowledge of QA/QC and specification process
Experience in wholistic integrative design delivery including charette facilitation and in systems thinking
Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, Sustainable Design or related field; advanced degree preferred
Professional licensure in architecture or related field preferred
Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
Strong knowledge of architectural building systems and building science
Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign graphic software preferred
Sustainable design accreditation
Ability to manage team with diplomatic and collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
Typically 8+ years of experience
Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment
Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions
Travel will be required
Familiarity with design and energy modeling applications such as Rhino, Grasshopper, Radiance, DIVA, REVIT, AutoCAD, Sketchup, IES VE, Sefaira, Insight360, Energy Plus, EnergyPro preferred
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